Wired Ribbon Bow Tutorial/Tree Topper Bow Tutorial/Big Bow DIY

This wired ribbon bow tutorial shows how to make a Christmas tree topper bow (or just a DIY big bow) using a Bowdabra bow maker. This type of bow is great for any Christmas decor, including doors, staircases, gifts or presents, large wreaths, garlands, and even outdoor Christmas decor such as lampposts, mailboxes, or house columns.

I do go slowly for this Bowdabra tutorial for people that have never used one before.

Supplies used:

Bowdabra

Bowdabra wire - cut 24 inches

Scissors

Pipecleaner (optional)

Wired ribbon - I used 2 different ribbons that were 2 1/2 inches wide each. Total of ribbon used was 414 inches or 11.5 yards. If you wanted to make the bow with just one type of ribbon, you'll need 2 rolls of 10 yard ribbon.

Breakdown of ribbon used:

203 inches of each ribbon was for the loops. I made 6 inch loops, and a total of 18 loops for the bow (9 of each ribbon)

49 inches of each ribbon for the 24 inch streamers. if you want longer streamers, don't forget to add in the extra inches to make up for the loss behind the bow loops.


The finished bow will measure about 12 inches across the loops, and 30 inches from the top of the loops to the bottom of the streamers.

Peacock ribbon is from papermart.com

Gold ribbon is from Amazon.com


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